Job Summary

Paraprofessionals are hired to the School to Work Transition Programs (STWTP), rather than a specific school or community site. Consideration for staffing needs and strengths may result in site adjustments. Para responsibilities include the following (with some variation depending on particular assignment):

• Supporting the vocational education plans established by the work site teacher and/or the Employment Training Specialist
• Responsible for recording observation notes for teacher's incorporation into progress reports, report cards and performance profiles
• Provide support to events hosted by the overall program
• Duties are highly dependent upon the worksite and therefore, flexibility is a must. Para professionals will model universal work skills as well as job-specific duties.
• Timeliness, patience, dependability, strong ethics and commitment are among the primary universal work skills needed
• Extensive walking and some lifting may be necessary.
• Proficiency in Milwaukee Public Schools technology systems is required (email, phone, Outlook Calendar, One Drive, etc.).

Additional Requirements:

• Valid DPI license 0070-Special Education Program Aide License (5 year) within two months of hire date

• Eligible participants will need to have completed 48 college credits or successfuly completed one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments:
  • WorkKeys ACT
  • Paraeducator Master Teacher
  • ParaPro Assessment ETS (offered through MPS)
• Must hold a valid Wisconsin's driver's license at time of appointment (and throughout employment) and availability of a properly insured personal automobile for use on the job) car allowance provided)

• Prefer experience with children/youth with disabilities
• Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of work day; some lifting may be required

Starting Salary $21,339 - $29,712/year

187 Day Work Calendar

10-Month School Year

Important message:

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author. Non-MPS employees should attach transcripts conferring their undergraduate degree or a minimum of 48 college credits complete

• Valid DPI license 0070-Special Education Program Aide License (5 year) within two months of hire date

• Eligible participants will need to have completed 48 college credits or successfuly completed one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments:
  • WorkKeys ACT
  • Paraeducator Master Teacher
  • ParaPro Assessment ETS (offered through MPS)
• Must hold a valid Wisconsin's driver's license at time of appointment (and throughout employment) and availability of a properly insured personal automobile for use on the job) car allowance provided)

• Prefer experience with children/youth with disabilities
• Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of work day; some lifting may be required

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and escort all students to and from their transportation

• Work in collaboration with the site teacher to implement vocational goals for students

• Work in accordance with the requirements of both Milwaukee Public Schools and community work site policies and procedures

• Modeling of exceptional work behaviors

• Timely reporting of incidents or emergencies

• Other duties as assigned

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.